Patrolman Willard E. Pruitt, Jr., Wilmington Police Department, Delaware

Patrolman Willard E. Pruitt, Jr.

Wilmington Police Department, Delaware

End of Watch Friday, July 7, 1944

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Willard E. Pruitt, Jr.

Patrolman Willard Pruitt was killed in a motorcycle crash while pursuing a suspect at 30th Street and North Monroe in Wilmington at 2 pm.

He was a United States Army and Deleware National Guard veteran who had served with the Wilmington Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 7 years
Badge 89
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

motorcycle, vehicle pursuit

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Patrolman Pruitt,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army and DEARNG. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 7, 2024